Invitation for Bids – #2 Heating Fuel Oil

The Town of Berlin, Massachusetts, is seeking a qualified vendor through Invitation for Bids ITB-2026-0001 to furnish and deliver approximately 20,000 gallons of #2 heating fuel oil to various municipal buildings, including the Town Offices, Library, Bullard House, and 1870 Town Hall. The contract period is scheduled to run from November 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Bids are due by October 14, 2026, and will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on a guaranteed markup price over the Global New York Mercantile Exchange. The selected contractor must ensure fuel complies with ASTM D-396 and Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection regulations, with a biofuel ratio not exceeding 10 percent. Key requirements include maintaining umbrella or excess liability insurance of at least 2 million dollars, providing a certificate of insurance naming the Town of Berlin as an additional insured, and certifying that all onsite employees have completed a 10-hour OSHA-approved construction safety and health course. Bidders must submit a completed bid sheet along with tax, non-collusion, and bid certifications. Payment for services will be made within 30 days of invoice receipt.